[ ... of course he's transformed, which is why hanguang-jun is out for toads. ]

Senior Wei! [ and perfectly normally cheerful and affectionate and excited reply. ] Hanguang-jun said you know a binding talisman, that should make catching toads easier! I am on my way to get a basket or something else to hold them in but also if you can show me how it looks, I can attempt to draw it!

... Hanguang-jun warned that it might need to be drawn in blood.

[ ... he's prepared for that, too. ]